I have a 1998 RAV4. the problem is .., whenever i release gas/accelerator i hear a rattle sound from the front left of the car besides that there is a squeaky sound especially when i turn or reach a curb. i replaced brake pad linings n front brake rotors dics 2yrs. ago. need help!

Plugs from left to right:

1-2-3-4


Coil Connections from front of engine bay to rear firewall of engine bay


3 - Rear coil pack, rear post
2 - Rear coil pack, front post

4 - Front coil pack, rear post
1 - Front coil pack, front post


Firing Order 1-3-4-2

sounds to me like you have a brake caliper sticking

CV joint - wheel side needs to be replaced :) right wheel, a lot of people drive like that for a while before they fix it so don't worry, also it shouldn't be soooo expensive

Remove the front wheel and check the wheel bearing, sometimes you may have to may have to put a bar under the wheel and try to lift it up hard, this will give you an indication on where any movement is. THERE IS A PROBLEM and you need to find it

have the front suspension checked out
most likely a failed suspension arm rubber has failed
check fro failed engine mounts

Hi, there a couple of things that can cause this rattling type noise on acceleration the most common was the serpentine drive belt tensioner there was a service bulletin to address this. That bulletin number is EG021-07. The other problem is with the heat shields on the exhaust have a tendency to rattle also. I would have your local mechanic inspect both of these issues have them pull the service bulletin to verify whether not yours has been replaced or is making noise.

mcdevito75 here, It could be inner tie rod ends or most like ly worn CV joints in the front axles. Have your auto repair shop check these items for you.

Usually it is a loose rusted exhaust heat shield or shields.
Slide under and tap the exhaust system and shields from front (on the engine )to back.......there will be at least one rattle heard.

sounds like timeing is out or you need higher octane gas

It sounds like the mechanic may have left the upper strut nut a bit loose, you may want to ask him to check it, but be nice, Toyota had some problems with upper strut mounts. These are on the top of the strut, they hold them to the body of the car. Unfortunately you have to remove and disassemble the struts to replace them. You could try asking your mechanic to just replace the one side and try it. I'm pretty sure that's your problem and he may give you a break since he's done all the other work. There is also a bulletin on a rattle from the side view mirror, but I think since this just started with the strut job, the mount is your most likely cause.
Google: toyota upper strut mount rattle